Mableton, GA vs St. Simons, GA

Mableton is moderately more affordable than St. Simons, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Mableton scores 103 compared to 120 for St. Simons, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Simons can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mableton is $1,399/month compared to $1,626/month in St. Simons — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mableton is more affordable at $306,200 median vs $484,100.

Median household income in Mableton is $84,662 compared to $105,944 in St. Simons (-20.1%). While St. Simons is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mableton spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in St. Simons.